Dolan v. Rust

Pursuant to Colorado’s implied consent law, section 42-4-1202(3), C.R.S. 1973, respondent Rust’s driving privileges were revoked for six months by the Department of Revenue. This action was taken after a hearing and based on findings that respondent Rust refused a chemical test after being taken into custody for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This revocation was voided in the district court, and on appeal by the Department of Revenue, the court of appeals affirmed the district court in Rust v. Dolan, 38 Colo. App. 529, 563 P.2d 28 (1977). We granted certiorari…